Wake Forest Athletics
My Football Journey: Josh Bush
9/26/2011 12:00:00 AM | Football
Sept. 26, 2011
This article was originally published in the Sept. 17 edition of Kickoff, the official gameday magazine of Wake Forest football.
Q: When did you start playing football?
A: I think I actually got kicked off the team in seventh grade so I didn't play until eighth grade.
Q: Why did you start playing so late?
A: Growing up I always played baseball. I was always better at baseball. Until this day I'm better at baseball. It's just football kind of took over. I guess I got burned out on baseball.
Q: How long did you play baseball?
A: I played baseball through high school. We lost in the final round of the state championship. When I got offered a [football] scholarship I stopped playing.
Q: What is the best memory of your high school football career?
A: Probably playing with my older brother. I only got to do that for one season.
Q: What area your game do you need to improve on?
A: I think in college it's a lot more mental. Unlike high school where you just go out and do what you have to do. You have to work on your mental game first at this level.
Q: When did you first realize you could play at the major college level?
A: I don't think you realize it until you actually get on the field and play at the college level.
Q: Describe the recruiting process and how you ended up at Wake Forest?
A: I live 30 minutes from here. I'm from Lexington and Wake Forest had just won the ACC Championship and went to the Orange Bowl. (Former Wake Forest defensive back) Kevin Patterson was actually my host. He was a real cool guy so it was kind of a no-brainer for me.
Q: What coach has had the most influence on your career?
A: I think (former Wake Forest defensive coordinator) Coach [Dean] Hood. He actually never coached me in a game. But I remember in the Duke game when I was redshirted, a lot of guys were messing up and he came in with his list of the "10 Things You Can Do That Don't Require Any Talent." It was things like lining up right or studying your opponent. Those are things that can help you succeed that don't require any talent. That stuck with me throughout my career.
Q: What do you plan on doing after your football career is over?
A: After my football career, I plan to do something with music. I produce my own music. I rap and sing. A lot of guys I played with who are in the NFL support me. We plan on doing something in the future. Not any time soon because I have my life and they have theirs. But once football is over, we're going to do something because we're all pretty creative.
